Name: …………………………… Class ………………… Mark English test 1 2010-2011 Time: 120 minutes I. Read the following passage and then answer the questions below. Once upon a time there was a girl called Cinderella who did all the work in the kitchen while her lazy sisters did nothing. One night her sisters went to a ball at the palace. Cinderella was left at home, very sad. After a time her fairy godmother appeared and told Cinderella that she could go to the ball, but to return home by midnight. So she went to the ball in a beautiful dress and a wonderful coach. She danced with the prince but at midnight she ran back home, leaving one of her shoes on the dance floor. The prince wanted to see her again and went to every house in the capital until he found that the shoe was the right size for Cinderella. She and the prince were married and lived happily ever after. • Answer these questions: (1,5m) 1. Where did Cinderella’s sisters go one night? …………………………………………………………………………………… 2. How was Cinderella when she was left at home ? …………………………………………………………………………………… 3. Who appeared and helped Cinderella? …………………………………………………………………………………… 4. What did Cinderella do at the ball? …………………………………………………………………………………… 5. Why did Cinderella become the prince’s wife? ……………………………………………………………………………………. 6. What do you think of the end of the story? …………………………………………………………………………………… II. Put the correct form of words given to complete the following sentences (2m) 1. . are trying to find new stars. ( SCIENCE) 2. We are very proud of our . ( FRIEND) 3. He will never forget his happy . ( CHILD) 4. It is for a small child to cross the street alone ( DANGER) 5. In the free time, my father often reads newspapers. ( DAY) 6. Tung was punished for his . ( LAZY) 7. Last week there was an . football match on TV ( EXCITE) 8. Long turned out to be the . in our class. ( GOOD) III. Write meaningful sentences with cues given :(2,5m) 1. I/ not understand / you / saying. ⇒ . 2. When we / there / train / already leave / station. ⇒ . 3. How long / it / you / go / school / bike every day /?/ ⇒ . 4. Mrs Lan / best story teller / we / ever know. ⇒ . 5. Driver / stop / time / save / child. ⇒ . IV. Fill in each space one suitable preposition to complete the following sentences (2,5m) 1. Linh’s uncle left Hanoi . Ho Chi Minh City last week. 2. I’m looking forward to hearing you soon. 3. That is very kind you to help me this math problem. 4. Our group is planing to help the community encouraging all members to participate . a recycling programme. 5. Look ! many birds are flying . the sky 6. Everybody is peace and . war 7. They have become close friends . they were in grade 5. V. Choose the best words in the bracket to complete the following letter. (3,5m) Dear Nam,Well, here I am in London. Thank you for your (1- kind / kindly) letter. You ask me what it is like here. I must say it’s pretty (2- good / well) ! The language is very (3-efficient / efficiently) organized . On the first morning we had to do a test, which I found rather (4-hard / hardly ). However I got a (5- surprising/ surprisingly) good mark, so I am in the second class.I didn’t talk much at first , because I couldn’t think of the words (6-quick / quickly) enough, but (7- lately / late) I’ve become much more (8- fluent/ fluently). I am staying with a family who live (9-near / nearly ) the school. They are quite (10-pleasant / pleasantly), although I don’t see much of them because I am always so (11-busy / busily) with my friends from school . I was surprised how (12-easy/ easily) I made new friends here . They come from (13-different/ diffrently) parts of the worlds and we have some (14- absolute / absolutely) fascinating discussions. I do hope you will be able to join me here next term I’m sure we’d have good fun together. All the best , Mai VI. Rewrite the following sentences, beginning the words given (4m) 1. Unless someone has a key, we can’t get into the house. We can get …………………………………………………………………………… 2. Although Mary was sad at losing the contest, she managed to smile Inspite of …………………………………………………………………………… 3. Despite his injury, he continued to play Although …………………………………………………………………………… 4. I can’t go to the cinema tonight because I have a lot of homework. The reason why ……………………………………………………………………… 5. How many plays has he written? How many plays …………………………………………………………………… 6 “ You have broken my special pen, Paul”, said Kate. Kate accused ………………………………………………………………………… 7 My father regrets not buying that house. My father wishes …………………………………………………………………… 8“ I’m sorry I have to leave so early”, John said John apologised ……………………………………………………………………… VII. Put “ a , an , the or nothing ( ∅ )” in the blank. ( 2m) 1. I bought (1) ………… hat and (2) ………… pair of shoes at (3) …………. a shops. Unfortunately (4) ………… . pair of shoes are (5) ……… .…. wrong size. I’ll take them back tomorrow. 2. My favourite subject is (6) …………. History, but I’m not very good at (7) ……… Maths 3. When you come to bed, can you turn off (8) ……………. lights? VII. Write the question for the underlined words in these sentences 1. I like the blue one best. ⇒ ………………………………………………………………………………………. 2. We have been living here since 1995. ⇒ ………………………………………………………………………………………. 3. It took him several minutes to repair his bicycle ⇒ ………………………………………………………………………………………. 4. This book is Jame’s brother’s. ⇒ ………………………………………………………………………………………. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Name: …………………………… Class ………………… Mark English test 2 Time: 60 minutes I. Choose the best answer to complete the following sentences. (2m) 1. I have had a toothache ……………… last Monday a. for b. during c. until d. since 2. The children like the cartoons ……………… a. more b. best c. better d. more than 3. Why don’t you ……………… your friends with you next time? a. take b. bring c.carry d. fetch 4. The work ……………………. by the time she came. a. had been done b. had done c. has done d. is done 5. The reason …………. you get a bad mark is obvious a. when b. because c. for d. why 6. He is …………………. a busy businessman that he has no time to relax. a. so b. such c. very d. quite 7. Her daughter looks ………………… a. beautiful b. beautifully c. beautify d. beauty 8. That is the house …………… Shakespeare was born a.that b. when c. which d. where II. Rewrite the following sentences, beginning with suggestion given so that it has the same meaning as the first one. (5m) 1. What is your age? How ………………………………………………………………………… ? 2. Nobody in our class is better at English than Trung Trung is ………………………………………………………………………. 3. I have a very small house I wish ………………………………………………………………………… 4. Theatre programmes usually have a lot of information There ………………………………………………………………………… 5. Can they control the weather? Can the weather ………………………………………………………………? 6. I don’t know why he refuses such a good job If ……………………………………………………………………………… 7. It took us three hours to learn this lesson by heart We …………………………………………………………………………… 8. “ Where is the best place to buy souvenirs?” I asked her …………………………………………………………………… 9. He was extremely lazy. He failed his exam again Because of …………………………………………………………………… 10. People say that he is over 100 years old He …………………………………………………………………………… III. Fill in each blank with a suitable word to complete the following passage. (4m) My brother, (1)……………. is seven years older (2) …………. I am, once decided to take me with him on a trip up the river. We went to a collective farm far from the place (3) … …. we lived. My brother wanted to stay there for a (4) …………. days We were tired when we got to the farm. The weather was warm and I told my brother that I’d like to go (5) ……… a swim in the river. He said that (6) …………. It seemed hot, the water in the river was still cold. “ I’m afraid”, he said “ you will be fall ill”. But the idea of cold water didn’t (7) …………….…. me. “That’s nonsense”, I thought and took off my clothes and jumped into the water. But the water was so cold that I couldn’t even move. So I got out of the water as fast as (8) …………… . My brother was right I caught a cold and lay in bed the whole week. IV. Complete the following sentences with the suitable form of the words given in the bracket. (2m) 1. I had my trousers …………………… because they are too short. ( Long) 2. It was ………… of you to break that coffee cup. ( CARE ) 3. He soon put on ………………. when he stopped playing football. ( WEIGH) 4. The little village is very quiet and ………………. ( PEACE ) 5. Lien sings more ………… than her sister. ( beauty) 6. She got very angry but later she apologized for her ……………… ( PATIENT) 7. His story is very …………… We are …………… at hearing it. ( AMUSE) V. Fill in the blank with a suitable preposition. (2m) 1. He is very brave . He’s not afraid ………… anything 2. I’m surprised …………. the amout of traffic today. I didn’t think it would be so busy. 3. Do you know the girl ……………. the green dress …………… there? 4. You remind me ……………. somebody I knew a long time ago. You look just like her 5. The strange man smiled ………… me and spoke ………… me …………… foreign language VI. Complete the following letter with cues given. (2,5m) Dear Nhung, 1. Thank you / much / flowers / you send / while I / be / hospital …………………………………………………………………………………… 2. They / beautiful / they / really help / cheer / up. …………………………………………………………………………………… 3. I / come out / hospital / Thursday morning. …………………………………………………………………………………… 4. You / come over / place / weekend /?. Because / I / very bored / now ……………………………………………………………………………………. 5. I / look / forward / see / soon. ……………………………………………………………………………………. Your friend, Linda VII. Put the correct form of verbs given. (2,5m) 1. She advised me (not go ) ……………… there alone 2. The president ( try) …………………. to contact his advisors now 3. This is the first time she ( meet ) …………………. Tim’s family. 4. I ( have) ……………. my car ( steal) ……………… recently. 5. After he ( finish ) …………. …. his homework, he (take ) ………………… his brother to the zoo last Sunday 6. Tom ( not visit ) ………… his grandparents since he ( fail) … ……. his exam 7. I’d rather you ( not stay ) …………………… up late. The end Name: ……………………… Class ………………… Mark English test 3 Time: 120 minutes SECTION ONE : GRAMMAR AND VOCABULARY ( 7 pts ) Question1: Choose the best answer to complete each of the following sentences (3pts) 1. Let’s wait until the rain …… A stops B will stop C has stopped D is stopping 2. The roads are slippery . It …… heavily last night . A must rain B must be raining C must be rained D must have rained 3. This problem is difficult for me . I haven’t make …… my mind yet . A to B in C up D on 4. This book gives a brief … of the history of the castle the details of the art collection in the hall A reference B article C outline D research 5. If you try your best , you’ll ……. your classmates . A keep up with B lose track of C take care of D put an end to 6. When in Rome do ……the Romans do . A like B as C same D the same 7. We……in a specialist when he grew worse . A put B talked C saw D called 8. My plans for starting a restaurant fell…… for lack of capital . A on B through C down D up 9. It was difficult to guess what her …… to the new would be . A feelings B reaction C capital D opinion 10. Our main …… to export are rice , coffee and rubber . A products B produce C production D producibility 11. It is not worth …… that film . A seeing B to see C see D to be seen 12. I received a letter …… from the remote area of The USA . A which sent B sent C sending D was sent 13. What most elderly people suffer …… is not being able to sleep . A to B of C from D on 14. Many rural areas in Vietnam has been…… in the last few years . A urbanized B controlled C organized D held 15. What is the …… of Thomas Edison ? - He’s American . A nation B nationalize C national D nationality 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 Question 2 : Put the verbs provided in the correct forms : (2pts) A friend of mine , William Nelson (presently work)…1…. in the international sales division at an elctronics firm . He (just return)… 2…from a trip to Japan . He (ask)…3…(go)…4…to Japan because he can speak Japenese . When he (be)…5…a business student at Boston University , he (study)…6…Japanese for four years . He (never have)…7…the opportunity to use his Japanese until he (go)… 8… to Tokyo last year . While he was there , he practised (speak) …9…Japenese everyday and (enjoy) …10…every minute of it . He was anxious to return . Your answers 1………………………………… ………… 6………………………………….…. 2…………………………………………… 7…………………………………… 3…………………………………………… 8……………………………………. 4…………………………………………… 9……………………………………… 5…………………………………………… 10……………………………………. Question 3 Identify the one underlined word or phrase that must be changed in order to make the sentence correct (2pts) 1. In the 1920s cinema became an important art form and one of the ten largest industry in the US . A B C D 2. In some cases , advertisements make people to buy things that they do not really want . A B C D 3. George told Mary that he has seen this film three times . A B C D 4. It was so nice weather that we would like to go to the beach . A B C D 5. Though it is one of the rarest metals , gold was one of the first to be discover . A B C D 6. Although polar bears hunt other animals , they seldom rarely kill people . A A B D 7. Hanoi has been the economic , culture , and political center of the Vietnamese . A B C D 8. The earth is the only planet with a large number of oxygen in its atmostphere . A B C D 9. Nearly all chemical agents are harmful to living tissue if enough of them is taken . A B C D 10. By measuring the color of star , astronomers can tell how hot is it . A B C D Your answers 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 SECTION TWO READING COMPREHENSION (6PTS) Question1Complete the numbered blanks with ONE suitable word provided the letter at the beginning ( 2pts) Boy Scouts is an(1)i……movement dedicated to developing the character of (2) b……and youth and training them(3) f…… the responsibilities of adult life . The movement was begun in England in 1907 by Sir Robert Baden-Powell , who based his(4) p……on two already existing American(5) o…… : Son of Daniel Boone , founded by the American illustrators naturalist Daniel Carter Beard , and Woodcraft Indians , started (6) b…… the Britsish-born Canadian writer Ernest Thompson Seton . Scouting exists in more than 140(7) c…… . The national organizatios are autonomous but hold memberships in the Boy Scouts World Conference ,(8) w…… meet every two years . Your answers 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Question 2 Read the passage , then choose the right answers (1.5pts) Education is not an end , but a means to an end . In other words , we do not educate children only for the purpose of educating them ; our purpose is to fit them for life . So it is very important to choose a suitable system of education which will really prepare children for life . When we say that all of us must be educated to fit us for life , it means that we must be educated in such a way that , firstly , each of us can do whatever job is suited to his brain and ability , and , secondly , that we can realize that all jobs are necessary to society , and that it is very bad to be ashamed of one’s work , or to scorn someone else’s . Only such a type of education can be called valuable to society . 1. Education is a means………… A . to reach one’s goals B . to earn lots of money C .to make up one’s personality 2. According to the writer , the purpose of education is ………… A . simply to provide knowledge for children B . to fit children for life C . to prepare anything which is suitable for children 3. Each of us must be educated to do ………… A .whatever job that is well-paid B .whatever job that is suitable C . whatever job that is professional 4. All jobs are necessary …………. A . to the employees B . to us C . to society 5. It’s very bad ………… A . to look down on someone else’s work B . to feel ashamed of someone else’s work C . to think one’s work as a means to an end 6. Only a type of education…………can be called valuable to society . A . that helps people to get good jobs B . that trains people to do whatever they want C . that fit people for life Your answers 1 2 3 4 5 6 Question3 Put one of the words or phrases from the box into each gap . two words or phrases are NOT used . (2.5pts) even - in - to - refers - too - problems - life - noise - waste - poisons - disadvantage - for example Environmental pollution is a term that …(1)… to all the way by which man pollutes his surroundings . Man dirties the air with gases and smoke , …(2)…the water with chemicals and other substances , and damages the soil with…(3)…many fertilizers and pesticides . Man also pollutes his surroundings …(4)…various other ways . …(5)… , people ruin natural beauty by scattering litter on the land and in the water . They operate machines and motor vehicles that fill the air with disturbing …(6)… Environmental pollution is one of the most serious …(7)… facing mankind today . Air , water and soil are necssary to the survival of all living things . Badly – polluted air can cause illness , and…(8)… death . Polluted water kills fish and other marine…(9)… . Pollution of soil reduces the amount of land for growing . Environmental pollution also brings ugliness …(10)… man’s naturally beautiful world . Your answers 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 SECTION THREE : WRITING (5PTS) Question1 Rewrite the following sentences using the given words . Do not alter these words (2pts) 1. The film star wore dark glasses so that no one recognized him . (AVOIDED) ………………………………………………………………………………………….……………… 2. I am amazed the mistakes he makes . (WHAT) …………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 3. I hope to receive your confirmation soon . (LOOK) ………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 4. More than 1,000 runners participated in this marathon . (PART) …………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 5. “ Let me go ! “ the boy said to the policeman . (TO LET) …………………………………………………………………………………………………………. Question 2 Make all the changes and additions necessary to produce from the following sets of words and phrases that together make a complete letter (1.5pts) Dear Mr Smith , 1. Thank you / letter / offer / me / job . 2. I / be glad / you / choose / me . 3. But / I / be afraid / unable / accept / offer . 4. I / take up / similar position / another company / soon . 5. As salary / better there / I / turn down / offer . 6. Thank you / time / you / give / my application . Yours sincerely , Charles Porks Your answers : 1……………………………………………………………………………………………….………… 2………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 3………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 4………………………………………………………………………………………… 5………………………………………………………………………………………… 6………………………………………………………………………………………… Question 3 Put the words or phrases in order to make meaningful sentences . you must not add any words (1.5pt) 1. It / habit / to / not / the left / of mine / is / a / to / of / road / the / drive . ………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 2. If / Peter / on the phone / , / ask / is / him / hold / that / to / on . ………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 3. wondered / finished / friend / yet / mine / I / his work / whether / a / of / had . ………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 4. picked / me / He / and / at / over / hotel / came / at / up / the / 7.00 p.m. ………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 5. fly / How / me / to / from / take / London / does / ? / it / long / to / Paris ………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 6. usually / in / library / spends / the / He / evening / his . ………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ============================ END ============================= I. Choose the word whose the underlined part is pronounced differently from the other three. OKE 1. A. increase B. widespread C. death D. residential 2. A. conversation B. exercise C. compulsory D. island 3. A. coughed B. weighed C. laughed D. stopped 4. A. measure B. pleasure C. ensure D. closure 5. A. policeman B. purpose C. responsible D. photograph II. Choose the best answer from A, B, C or D. Circle the letter. 1. Although he was completely……as a carpenter, he produced the most beautiful chairs. A. untrained B. unable C. incapable D. uneducated 2. Linda has tried her best to learn. ……., she has always got good grades. A. Although B. However C. Therefore D. As long as 3. They are taking a ……….on students’ favorite casual clothes. A. research B. survey C. project D. plan 4. I’m sure she will do all she can…………… us. A. for helping B. help C. to help D. to helping 5. Peter will only pass his exams if there is a/ an …………in his class work. A. progress B. increase C. rise D. improvement 6. ………… I have no key, I will have to get back before she goes out. A. As B. Although C. Provided D. Unless 7. The government is planning to………… the salary for working people. A. raise B. heighten C. push up D. rise 8. The bus ……… .from Nghe An to Ha Noi now is 80,000 dong. A. fee B. fare C. cost D. payment 9. Many teachers welcomed the application of computers to our school……others remained reluctant. A. and B. as far as C. where as D. as well as 10. Everybody has done this part successfully,……? A. have they B. haven’t you C. hasn’t he D. haven’t they III. Supply the correct form of the word in each bracket to complete the passage. There is a (1- consider)…………public concern in Shaston following the (2- discover)……… on Wednesday evening of a metal (3- contain)…………filled with (4- poison)……….liquid. The object was found by a local ( 5- reside) ……….when he was walking with his lovely dog in a field behind a newly- built chemical factory. As yet, the factory has been (6- able)………to provide any (7- explain)………… as to how the object came to be in the field. A spokesperson stated that a full (8- investigate)………….was taking place and that (9- secure)…………procedures were being reviewed . People living in the (10- neighbor)…….are very angry, as a year ago they withdrew their objections to the (11- decide)…………to build the factory here after the company had stated that no (12- danger)……….chemicals would be produced on this site. IV. Read the text carefully then answer the questions below by choosing the best answer. Gorge is now in his sixties, and is one of the many homeless people who live on the streets; he buys a newspaper most days. Today, with his fellow tramps, he reads about yesterday’s student demonstration. Like many of the tramps that live under the bridge in New York, Gorge was not always so poor. A long time ago he was in the Navy, and like many who have been to sea for a long time, he has stayed slim and fit. Despite the strict organization on board ship, he loved the life, and had the opportunity to see many countries. He visited Poland and Russia; in South Africa he realized what he valued in each country was the people he met. He was always astonished and delighted by the ways in which the people he met differed from one country to another. Some day, he hopes, everyone will see the world as he does. After many happy years in Navy, he had to retire. The good things in life always come to an end. His mother and father had long since died and he’d lost touch with his other relatives. He came to New York and became an industrial designer. He was happy, although it wasn’t the same as the sea. He never wanted to get married and have children. And then there was the period of darkness. He smiles sadly. He shrugs his shoulders and looks at his hands. There are tears in the corners of his eyes. This is something that he cannot bring himself to talk about. “ It all went wrong,” he whispers. He was silent for a minutes; then recovered. He began to talk more loudly. “ Look at me now- it makes me angry. And what about the President? He’s been in power for years, and look what he’s done for us. Nothing! I’m still out on the streets and live the life of a tramp.” 1. It would appear that Gorge…. A. takes an interest in important events. B. has organized a protest recently. C. has no contact with other homeless people. D. is not as poor as he used to be. 2. When Gorge was in the Navy, he……. A. only visited three countries. B. enjoyed the strict life on board ship. C. liked meeting people from different countries. D. was very well paid for the job he did. 3. Gorge changed his job because he………… A. wanted to start a family. B. was too old to stay in the Navy. C. wanted to be near his relatives in New York. D. did not enjoy the work any more. 4. Gorge lost his job and became a tramp because…. A. he did not have any family. B. he was tired of doing normal job. C. of the death of his parents. D. of reasons he does not want to discuss. 5. The text states that Gorge thinks the President A. has not had enough time to change things. B. should have done more to help people like him C. should not allow home people to stay on the streets. D. should increase pensions for old people. V. Fill in each numbered space with a suitable word. Some people still think that cigarette smoking is (1) ………to their health. Scientific research shows that smoking can cause many (2) ………… of diseases. In fact, many people (3) ……….smoke get lung cancer. Doctors believe that it may also cause lung cancer in people who (4) ………. not smoke. Nonsmokers often breathe in the smoke from (5) ………… .people’s cigarettes. This is send-hand smoking. People are becoming aware (6) …………the danger of second-hand smoke. As a result, they (7) …………… passed laws that prohibit people from smoking in many public (8) ……… Besides, many governments tend to (9) ………… taxes on cigarettes so as to discourage people from smoking. With all the concerted efforts made (10) ……………… the authority and non- smokers, we can look (11) ………. to a world (12) ……………smoking. VI. Put the following sentences into correct order to make a meaningful dialogue. a. Yes, I know I have. I’m terribly sorry. You see, I have had terrible headaches and b. Yes, I’m very sorry about that. You see, my alarm clock did not go off and c. Er… Well….I have headaches and trouble with my stomach, you see. That’s why I’ve been absent so often. d. You’ve already missed far too many lessons this term, Peter. e. Headaches? Only last week you said you had stomaches. f. I have been tired of hearing your reasons. I think your attendance is unacceptable this term. g. Your alarm clock? But you told me yesterday that the bus had broken down. h. And you often come to school late as well. Yesterday for example, you i. Oh, did I? Well… er…I suppose I just forgot to tell you about my very old alarm clock. VII. Finish the second sentence in such a way that it has the same meaning as the first. 1. People say that the price of petrol will rise soon.  The price of petrol …………………………………………………………………… [...]... isn’t………………………………………………………………………………………… 7 I wonder why he didn’t read the instruction more carefully before starting the machine  I think he should……………………………………………………………………… 8 Mr Hung cannot afford to buy a new motorbike Mr Hung doesn’t………………………………………………………………… 9 I think Linda should apply for that job  If I…………………………………………………………………… 10 If you are a student, you can always get special reduced prices . here since 199 5. ⇒ ………………………………………………………………………………………. 3. It took him several minutes to repair his bicycle ⇒ ………………………………………………………………………………………. 4. This book. machine.  I think he should……………………………………………………………………… 8. Mr. Hung cannot afford to buy a new motorbike. Mr. Hung doesn’t………………………………………………………………… 9. I think